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Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform side by side on a polished stage. The dancer on the left wears an orange blouse with gold trim, an orange-and-gold pleated skirt, a red sash and a gold waist belt, with her arm extended outward. The dancer on the right wears a red blouse, a yellow-and-gold skirt and a red sash, with one hand on her hip. Both wear gold headpieces with white flowers, layered necklaces and ankle bells. Behind them stand large painted deity murtis in turquoise and red, with ornate temple-style pillars and a wooden door. Brass oil lamps flank the stage.

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Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform side by side on a glossy stage floor in front of painted temple-style backdrop panels with decorative columns and deity figures. The dancer on the left wears an orange and red silk costume with gold border, a red pleated drape and gold waist belt, and extends one arm outward. The dancer on the right wears a yellow and gold costume with red pleated drape and gold belt, hand on hip. Both wear white flower garlands in their hair, gold jewellery, white bead necklaces and ankle bells, and smile. Brass lamp stands flank the stage and a musician is partly visible at the left edge.2014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform on a polished stage in front of a temple-style backdrop with painted carved pillars, a large wooden door, a hanging flower garland and lit deity sculptures. The dancer on the left wears a bright orange-red silk costume with gold border and a gold waist belt, arms extended. The dancer on the right wears a golden-yellow sari with red blouse and a gold waist belt, arms outstretched. Both wear jewelled headpieces with flowers and gold necklaces. Brass lamp stands flank the stage.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform on a polished stage in a temple-style hall. The dancer on the left wears an orange and red sari with gold border, red blouse, gold waist belt, rudraksha-style necklace and jasmine in her hair, arms outstretched. The dancer on the right wears a yellow and red sari with gold trim, matching red blouse, gold waist belt and white flowers in her hair, also with arms spread wide. Behind them stand painted deity murti figures with multiple arms, and brass lamps line the sides of the stage.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform side by side on a polished stage, both with hands on hips in a classical pose. Both wear orange-red and gold silk costumes with gold waist belts, layered gold necklaces, and flowers in their hair. Behind them stand painted deity statues with garlands, and brass oil lamps flank the left side. Ornate temple-style pillars and a wooden door frame the set.2014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01June 01 20142014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform side by side on a polished stage in front of a decorated temple-style backdrop. The dancer on the left wears an orange and red silk sari with gold border, a red waist sash, gold waist belt and ankle bells, and extends one arm outward in a mudra. The dancer on the right wears a yellow and red sari with gold border, a gold waist belt and ankle bells, and holds her hands at the waist. Both have flowers in their hair and wear gold necklaces.2014-06-01Two female Bharatanatyam dancers perform on a polished stage in front of a decorated temple-style backdrop. The dancer on the left, in orange and red silk with gold borders and a gold waist belt, extends her arms wide with one hand holding a red flower-like prop. The dancer on the right wears red and gold silk with a red pleated panel, a gold belt, layered necklaces and ankle bells, and gestures with one arm bent. Both wear jewelled head ornaments with white flowers. Behind them stand painted deity figures in pink and teal, with brass oil lamps (deepa) flanking the stage and a hanging garland above the doorway.2014-06-01